bondad
/bonˈdad/feminine
The English phrase 'goodness' is translated into Spanish as bondad.
bondad refers to the state or characteristic of being good. While it describes the abstract concept of goodness, the synonym amabilidad can be used specifically when you mean 'kindness'.
Meaning: state or characteristic of being good (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term bondad is the opposite of maldad, which means 'evil' or 'badness'.
How does it change in a sentence?
bondad is a feminine noun and is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la bondad).
How do you pronounce it?
/bonˈdad/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, saying ¡Dios mío! is the closest cultural equivalent to the English exclamation 'My goodness!', rather than using the word bondad.
- The word bondad shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bonus', as both stem from the Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'.
- If you were to use the word bondad in a literary context, such as a poem, it often carries a spiritual or divine connotation. In religious texts, it frequently refers to the 'goodness' or 'mercy' of God.
Examples in context
- No existe grandeza donde no hay facilidad, bondad y verdad.There is no glory where there is not ease, goodness, and truth.This sentence shows bondad used in a list alongside ease and truth.Tatoeba #1798792 by Shishir, translation #13627225 by aarikpokras
- Como la paz es de toda bondad, la guerra es un emblema, un jeroglífico, de toda miseria.As peace is of all goodness, so war is an emblem, a hieroglyphic, of all misery.This sentence illustrates how bondad is used when discussing the nature of peace and war.Tatoeba #3580730 by carlosalberto, translation #3580688 by carlosalberto
- Es importante cultivar la bondad hacia los demás.It's essential to cultivate goodness towards others.
- ¡Dios mío, qué bueno eres!Oh my goodness, how good you are!
- ¡Caramba, qué bien bailas!Goodness, you dance so well!
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a helpful neighbor.
- LucíaEl vecino es muy generoso.The neighbor is very generous.
- JavierSí, su bondad es admirable.Yes, his goodness is admirable.
- LucíaAyudó a todos con la mudanza.He helped everyone with the move.
- JavierEs una persona muy especial.He is a very special person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodness” translations and entries bondad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bondad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
